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Gary Cordova, from Santa Fe, hikes up the slopes at Ski Santa Fe on his snow shoes on Monday Dec. 10, 2012. The ski area received 16 inches on Sunday giving them a 23 inch base. The ski areas are scheduled to open on Saturday, Dec. 15. (AP Photo/ The Santa Fe New Mexican, Luis S�nchez Saturno)